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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.46, 1,149.12 and 279.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.46, 1,149.12 and 279.92 is: 419.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.46 : 1,149.12 = 279.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.46/1,149.12 = 279.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.46x = 1,149.12 × 279.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.46x = 321,661.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,661.67/766.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.67

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